Nonprofit organizations located in the Lewiston-Auburn region, which are supporting recovery efforts following the Lewiston mass shootings, may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund. The Broad Recovery Efforts & Organizations Fund will support nonprofit organizations that provided, and are continuing to provide, relevant services and support to people […]
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Augusta man injured in rollover on turnpike, taken to Lewiston hospital
Allen Tripp, 20, rolled his vehicle between the Lewiston and Auburn city line on Interstate 95, according to Maine State Police, and was transported to Central Maine Medical Center.
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Lawmakers may require Maine cities to allow more homeless shelters
Angry that Lewiston imposed a moratorium in 2022 to block a shelter, legislators are pushing a bill to prevent it from happening again.
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A Mediterranean theatrical dance performance to benefit Franco Center
A Mystical Journey of the Magic Lantern and the Quest of the Golden Veils, A Theatrical Dance Performance by Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers is coming to the Franco Center for a fundraising performance to benefit the Franco Center at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. A snow date is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, […]
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FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
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HUD awards $20 million grant to combat Maine homelessness, domestic violence; advocates say more needed
About 60% of the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to go to state agencies, while the remainder is to be divided between 14 organizations combatting homelessness and domestic violence across Maine.
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The economy is booming. So, why don’t people feel better about it?
A disconnect exists between big-picture indicators like unemployment and wages and the reality of day-to-day life for many in Maine, where groceries and housing costs remain stubbornly high.
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Elmet Technologies expansion comes with statewide recognition
Specialty manufacturer wins governor’s Heritage Industry Award for business excellence.
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SeniorsPlus receive $500K grant to enhance care coordination services
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus was recently awarded a $500,000 grant through the Office of Aging and Disability Services, which has partnered with the National Disability Institute for the project. The project is designed to enhance care coordination services to Section 19 waiver members with assistive technology needs. Services include a comprehensive assistive technology assessment, and — […]
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More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.